Return of the Tender Lover

December 4, 2015 5:13 PM

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Prediction: There’s going to be a population explosion nine months after the release of Return of the Tender Lover.

Babyface’s affectionate, hand-in-hand R&B has been sorely missed (his last solo album dropped in 2007). Live instruments and simple emotions are guided by a contemporary groove. Musical crush notes like “I Want You” and “Something Bout You” are propelled by his flawless voice. “Love and Devotion” an...